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E86 – Zane Caplanksy: A Dish, a Dream and a Lotta Hustle

Our guest in this episode is mustard and smoked-meat wizard Zane Caplansky, founder of Caplanksy’s Deli & purveyor of fine mustards. When Nick had the idea of interviewing a chef to discuss the artistic elements of food and cooking, Zane immediately came to mind. As it turns out, the struggles associated with balancing artisanal meats and mustards and attempting to find balance in life are huge. Six-figure-legal-fees huge.

And yet, Zane is probably the most optimistic and hopeful guests we’ve had the pleasure of speaking with – and in the current political climate, that doesn’t seem so easy to do, right? So, grab some pickles, dip ’em in some tasty Caplansky mustard & enjoy our journey strugglin’ on with Zane Caplanksy.

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PP20 – Incredibles 2 (2018)

Is there such thing as being TOO incredible? We can’t say for sure, but there’s definitely such thing as Incredibles 2! That’s right, your favourite family of superheroes is back in action, ready to take on everything from telecommunications and real estate porn to first dates and flame-retardant fashion. The Pixar Pals are just barely keeping up with the crew in this high-octane sequel that’s pretty…amazing.

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73. Coming Together & The High Holidays ft. Lily Bennett Scharf

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of the show Lily Bennett Scharf (@5ft25) to talk about the significance of gathering together (especially around the table!) during the Jewish High Holidays, Tom’s decision to convert to Judaism, and the beauty of the cycle of the year. We also get into astrology, the playfulness of time, and the power behind participating in something ancient.

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DD46 – Chicken Little (2005)

We’re back into the world of CG animation, and for Chicken Little, Disney went BIG! Anthropomorphic animals, alien invasions, a high-stakes baseball game…this movie has everything! But as the Dummies will tell you, at the heart of it, we’ve got a little chicken with a big heart – and some pretty cool tricks up his sleeve that he just might have to use to save the day.

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DD42 – Lilo & Stitch (2002)

“Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind.” Are you crying yet?? Catch a wave with Lilo and Stitch – plus Nani, David, and the Disney Dummies! We follow our tough little protagonist, her loving sister, and their new pet “dog” as they learn what it means to be a family- and most importantly, that even broken families are still good.

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E60 – Godzilla vs. Kong vs. Bugs Bunny

You’ve hunted around your backyard and what did you find?? A brand new episode of the Improv Punch Up!

The boys meet up in the Simulacrum to punch up Hollywood’s latest blockbuster…GODZILLA VS KONG! Godzilla loses his job and doesn’t know what to do! Kong is stranded on an island and only wants to know his family!! A certain waskilly wabbit goes on a murderous rampage!!!

The scene is set for a triple threat deathmatch of the ages, featuring NO SWEARING whatsoever, some…..unfortunate…..side effects of puberty, and a SHOCKING conclusion that will leave you asking….What’s Up Doc????

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EP21 – Murder He Stroked

Angus and Sal (Matthew Whalley, Quest Friends Forever) have Kyle Lygar Professional Golfer (Deborah Ring) on the show to talk about his recent ban from the SPGA, his family and his tendency to kill birds.

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